Display Your Pictures at Home Using Mod Podge

To make your house look good and cozy, you don’t need to hire an interior decorator. All you need is a bit of artistry, inspiration, and a day or two to practice those creative hands.

You can display those beautiful sunset photos, or of the kids playing on the beach, or of that Cardinal perched on a branch. You can frame them, of course; but if you’re trying to display 50 photos, framing can be highly impractical. This is where Mod Podge comes in. Mod Podge is a decoupage medium. It is a sealer, finish, and an all-in-one glue used to attach fabric and paper to various surfaces. With Mod Podge, you will have more freedom in the design and lay-out of the pictures; you’ll be able to protect the pictures without using glass; and Mod Podge is very budget friendly.

How to start with Mod Podge?

First, get your pictures printed using thick brochure paper in a professional shop, like Sam’s Club. Choose your best pictures. Ensure that there’s a variety of subjects, not just people. Although you can have them printed in different sizes, it’s also a good idea to print them in same sizes. You can reshape them at home if necessary, like making them square instead of rectangle.

Next, select a base where you can place the pictures. They can be papier-mâché frames, flat wood, cork board, canvas, or boxes, among others. The base should at least be clean and pretty before you use it. If you don’t like the color of the base, you can paint it.

Choose the type of Mod Podge finish. You can order it online or buy it from your local crafts stores. You can choose between classic (matte or glossy), satin, hard coat, outdoor, sparkle, or glow in the dark.

Using acrylic sealer, spray paint the front and back of your pictures. After it dries, paint both sides with Mod Podge.

Arrange the layout of the photos on the base, so you will have the general idea on how it will look afterward, and well as adjust/crop the photo sizes, if needed. Remove the items from the base.

Cover the base with a layer of Mod Podge using a foam brush or a paintbrush. Cover the back of the photos with Mod Podge and attach them to the base. Sooth it down to ensure there are no air bubbles or wrinkles.

Once all the pictures are placed properly, leave it for 20 minutes and allow it to dry.

Coat the whole top of the base and pictures with Mod Podge and let it dry.

Paint it using an acrylic sealer and you’re done!